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Yes, I made it to CAAM (California African American Museum) earlier this month for their LIVE PERFORMANCES to catch one of my favorite artists to date, Paul Beaubrun He made his way toward the stage with such a calm and humble manner it made me rest easy and look forward to what was to come. There […]

Yes, I know this guy and proud of it. We have shared stages and shared non-conversational moments of the poetic kind. I have respect and admiration for the continuous presentation of his gifts. He speaks in ways that hold us accountable as human beings. He is in your face with that confident wordsmith kinda power. He […]

These two young ladies “ALIXA + NAIMA are at the forefront of using art to speak, to inspire and to share thoughts on the state of affairs in the world at large. They have inspired me for a few years now. As a poet and mother of a young lady, I am thrilled to share the […]

A rockstar…a healer…the embodiment of love blowing into any room. Her fiery forward nature is what makes Neycha a force to be reckoned with. She is transformation coupled with empowerment. A much-needed feminine force unto the world. For 18+ years, K. Neycha Herford, the founder and CEO of The ReMixed Life™ and creator of TheCrossfade™, has […]

Few people in the world bring something different, stamped with an originality that can’t be compared. I guarantee you’ve never seen or heard anything like the presence and sound of Haitian artist Val Jeanty known as VAL-INC. She has been mesmerizing audiences around the world for some time, her RESUME is long, her artistry […]

These days I find I can continuously ask myself this question “Why is black hair such an issue?” After all, it is an unquestionable natural state. My hair doesn’t grow out of my head straight, it grows out of my head frizzy, somewhat curly and nappy. That is a definitive fact. My ten year old […]

“When I read Moonlight … I was blown away by seeing characters from my own life and people that I recognized on the page.” Mahershala Ali Read more and listen to interview Thank you to NPR for the original post! #nevahblackdown Advertisements

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Hi my name is Karen Gibson Roc and I am the founder and one of the content creators/curators for NBD. I am proud to work with a group of passionate artists and creatives who believe in telling and sharing inspiring stories. We share innovative images and voices about love, inspiration, life, collaboration, truth speaking, and light bringing. Using art, words, fashion, music, and videos we can stand strong in our beliefs and bring confidence to our children.